AN: I hope your all doing great, thank you very much for reading, reviewing and favourite. This will be Mostly Courtneys POV, this will be a long chapter

Chapter 11

Courtney's POV

*FlashBack *

4 years ago

2 Days Later ( Duncans Court Day )

1:00pm

" Bleeeeergh "

This was my 5th time today throwing up and it was getting worse. I stayed home from school yesterday and today my stomach was just not feeling right and if I tried eating or drinking anything I ended up throwing up.

Holding my head I felt dizzy and exhausted, I thought for sure I had eaten something bad or was I really nervous about the student president speeches that I didn't realize it. Rubbing my stomach I slowly stand up from the bathroom floor after flushing the toilet of my stomachs contents I rinsed my mouth with water and mouth wash.

Returning back to my room I get back into bed, " Duncan I need you " I whisper grabbing my phone from the night stand. I was getting worried I haven't heard anything from Duncan in 2 days I didn't want to think of the worst but it was killing me not knowing where he was, looking at our last message my heart started hurting...

Me: I will, good night I love you

Duncan: I love you too princess, good night

Tears started forming in my eyes staring at the message, I slowly started typing...

Me: Duncan, where are you? Are you okay? Please let me know your safe, I love you

Unable to control myself I started crying again letting my phone slide off my bed to the ground that eventually I drifted to sleep.

5:00pm

After sleeping I felt a bit better as I was going to the kitchen wearing only my robe.

Once again mom and dad were away, rolling my eyes I open the fridge and get a soda water . As I was about to open it there was a knock on the door.

" Who could that be? " I wondered going to the front door to see through the peep hole Bridgette, Geoff and DJ.

Opening the door I smile at them " hey guys " I greeted receiving a smile from Bridgette while both Geoff and DJ try to greet back but there expressions were something else, " come in " I said stepping to the side before we all go into the living room.

Geoff closes the door behind him before he joins us.

" Ummm Courtney there's something we need to tell you " said DJ nervously while rubbing his arm getting my full attention " what's wrong? " I asked getting nervous hearing DJ's voice.

Just as Geoff was about to speak my phone rang and " unknown caller " was shown.

" Unknown caller? " I said answering the phone call...

Me: Hello Courtney Preston

Caller: Good evening Miss.Preston, my apologize for calling late I'm calling on behalf of Duncan Stone. My name is Markus Davidson, I'm not sure if he's ever mentioned that I'm his parole officer. I assume your his girlfriend?

My eyes widen feeling something is off...

Me: Yes, I am. Is Duncan okay...is everything alright? Is he safe? * panicked voice *

Markus: * deep breath * I'm sorry Miss.Preston but I have no better way of saying this but Duncan was just sentenced today to serve 6 years in jail for multiple charges...

My mind suddenly went blank along with unable to breath

Me: No...no..no...your lying to me * voice cracking * Duncan is changing he..he's not...he wouldn't...

Markus: I'm sorry, he asked that I call you to tell you...

Feeling my legs give out I fall on my knees bursting out crying, Bridgette immediately ran to me wrapping her arms around me as I cried in her arms.

" Duncan " I cried hysterically unable to accept it, if Bridgette, Geoff and DJ hadn't been there I don't know what I would of done.

One thing was certain I was crashing down with pain from heart break.

2 Week Later

My whole world felt dark I could barely focus on anything.

Going to school felt like the day would never end, I barely ate anything, I wasn't attending my extra credential classes, I was letting my homework pile up and I didn't get student council president.

My parents for once noticed my behaviour and tried talking to me but I kept it to myself. I could barely talk to them.

Duncan's arrest was the big topic in the chat room that myself and other campers were in, I was constantly being asked if I knew anything. Eventually I left the chat permanently.

Bridgette let me know that everyone was hoping I was okay and that if I needed anything to let them know.

The fact of the matter I was heartbroken, angry and depressed.

I've been crying myself to sleep every night, after getting the phone call that Duncan was in jail it literally destroyed me. I just couldn't understand why did Duncan do this? But I also couldn't help being angry with him for not calling me to say anything? Why couldn't he?

Geoff and DJ told me a few days later that they had actually attended his trial, explaining the charges were property damage , automotive damage, breaking and entering. I had asked them to stop talking at one point unable to handle hearing more.

Aside from that I was still not over the stomach issue I was having, and unable to keep anything down.

3:00pm

I made an appointment to go see the doctor after school. Bridgette still called to checkin on how I was doing so I asked her to come with me.

When we arrived at the Doctor's office, I checked in and we waited til my name got called.

" I probably shouldn't ask this but have you tried talking to Duncan? " Bridgette asks curiously " no but apart of me does want to try " I answered looking down at my shoes " that's good " replies Bridgette smiling at me.

" I guess but it wouldn't be what you think " I explained my eyes tearing up " Courtney your not saying that your ending things with him are you? Asks Bridgette her eyes opening " he made a mistake but also think about how he's feeling now especially when he didn't get a chance to see you one last time" she adds putting a hand on my shoulder. " Your going to break up with him while he's in jail? ".

As I was about to say something " Courtney Preston " calls a nurse. Both myself and Bridgette go into the treatment room.

The doctor asked me a couple questions about how I've been feeling, what my symptoms were and if I had any current medical issues.

After doing a few tests both Bridgette and me waited again.

Rubbing my temples I feel as if I'm starting to get a migraine this was killing me and I felt like I was going to be sick, " I feel like I'm gonna throw up " I said holding my stomach " deep breathes everything is going to be okay " answers Bridgette rubbing my back.

Just then the doctor walked in " Hello again Courtney I have your results...everything looks to be normal " she starts making me sigh in relief " but the exhaustion, nausea and vomiting will still occur for a few weeks so we need to get you on prenatal vitamins and book another appointment to ensure yourself and the baby are okay".

My whole body tensed up and my heart started racing.

I listened up til I heard the doctor say the last part " uh..um..excuse me...what baby? " I stuttered trying to process the information " Miss.Preston your pregnant about 5 weeks along " explains the Doctor looking at me while Bridgettes eyes and mouth open up.

I swear at that moment hearing baby was the only word that echoed in my head as if nothing else existed.

Unable to control myself I started crying in front of Bridgette and the doctor, I was sure I didn't have any more tears in me but clearly there was more.

After calming down we left the clinic while Bridgette drove me home we stayed silent, looking down at the vitamins and pamphlets in my lap all I could think about was Duncan.

If he wasn't in jail right now would he be excited? Would he want me to keep it? Would he be there for everything?

The fact of the matter was this baby was also the only piece of him I had. I didn't have the heart or audacity to think about an abortion. But also I knew that I was going to have to make big life decisions now amongst them was my dream of becoming a lawyer.

I can't be weak now I have to stay strong and keep my head up, not just for myself but for the baby.

Taking a breath I look at the road " Bridgette...I'm going to keep the baby " I announce " I knew you would and just know we got you " she answers smiling at me.

7:00pm

We were all currently sitting at the dining room table, I had just told mom and dad I'm pregnant. Which they did not take well my mom had tears coming down the sides of her face and dad was furious.

" Do you have any idea what you've done? " dad asked looking at me with disappointment " you've ruined your life Courtney...is the father going to take responsibility? " he adds standing up from his seat.

" The father doesn't know but I'm going to tell him " I explain looking at my dad while mom expresses disappointment " Courtney what we're you thinking you had a bright future but if things don't go well when you tell him then there's options " adds mom now making me look at her shocked.

Standing up I look at my parents as though they were insane " are you saying I should abort the baby? " I ask them " either that or give the baby up with a closed adoption agreement " answers dad with no emotion.

I felt as though the air was being sucked out of me hearing what my parents were saying, I couldn't believe them.

" You both are absolutely vile how could you even say this to me? " I asked trying to stay calm " don't you dare speak to us that way " said mom raising her voice " we're your parents and we have every right to look out for what's best for you " dad answers as he frowns.

Placing my hands on my stomach wanting to protect the life I was carrying " I'm keeping mine and Duncan's baby...no matter what you both say or think " I scream as tears start forming.

" Isn't that the criminal from the show...HIM HE'S THE FATHER!!! " shouts dad making me look away " we've been dating for months " I answer " of all the people in all the world that crook is the father this just makes it grand " said Dad shaking his head " where is he now? " he adds.

Taking a deep breath I could feel my parents intense gaze patiently waiting to hear my answer on Duncan's whereabouts.

" It wasn't his fault for what happened...just quit being so judgmental " I explained trying to word things " Duncan's in jail he's serving 6 years " I said before looking up at my parents faces.

" Courtney Maria Rose Preston you truly have not only disappointed myself and your mother but we never would imagine that you would bring yourself down to the lowest levels of life " said Dad turning his back at me " a 16 year old pregnant teenager with the father in jail that's quite something " adds mom her voice filled with shame.

Tears start pouring down the sides of my face " we will help you with this baby " said Dad " however if you tell Duncan your pregnant I will file rape charges on him " he breathes.

" You wouldn't...that's just sick dad you wouldn't press false charges " I reply not believing that dad would do that " your not that foolish " but out of no where I feel a strong sting on the side of my face, my mom slapped me.

" Don't ever answer your father like that again " said mom as I hold my cheek looking back at them I couldn't find words to say anymore so I rushed out and up to my bedroom locking the door behind me before crying to not just my parents being the absolute worst, Duncan not being here but I was really truly alone in this world.

6 Months Later

April

Fall and winter flew by and in all honesty I was glad spring was here, to have spent most of winter indoors with my parents was the worst I couldn't be in the room with them let alone anywhere in the house.

I tried coming up with a backup plan in hopes they would be understanding and supportive.

The plan was that when the baby turned a year old I could attend a college nearby for a law degree. There response they gave was how I lowered my standards and should of aborted the pregnancy, only making me upset from there judgement and abusive words, afterwards I did what I could to avoid them.

But what couldn't be avoided was during my fourth month of pregnancy I received a letter from Harvard congratulating me on my acceptance to there law degree program that was to start in the fall. Where once again both my parents repeated how disappointed they were for ruining the opportunity of a life time.

Going to school was another story, there wasn't a moment in the day where I didn't hear other students talk about me and then the rumours that were spread were ridiculous. A few being " she did it at school after hours " or " the baby might have 3 different fathers ". But of course none were true and it was a relief to me that no one knew the truth.

It was hard going anywhere feeling judged by everyone but all I could do was stay strong and keep going. If Duncan was here knowing him he would be protecting me from anyone who would insult or judge me.

Right now aside from Bridgette the only others that knew of my pregnancy was Geoff and DJ.

The three of them tried every chance to convince me to write to Duncan about the baby but I lied to them about being angry at Duncan for not telling me about his arrest and that I couldn't forgive him or what he did. If anything I had a feeling that Duncan knew we weren't together anymore, even if I didn't communicate with him I saw or never heard anything from him.

If I could tell the truth it was that I missed Duncan so much and that right now I needed him to be by my side. It kills me everyday that I can't even hear his voice.

All in all there was only 2 months til graduation and 3 months left til I welcomed the baby.

3 Months Later

July ( due any moment)

11:00am

I was currently in the baby's room getting everything ready I just fold all the freshly washed clothes and was putting them away in the drawers.

My parents kept there word and helped me they got everything ( blankets, clothes, crib sheets, blankets ) including the crib, changing table and rocking chair which DJ and Geoff were nice enough to help put together while Bridgette and myself decorated the room.

At all my appointments I was asked if I wanted to know the gender but I wanted to be surprised so I picked gender neutral colours ( yellow, white and green )for now when I knew then I'd go buy blue or pink clothes.

Every so often Duncan would come up thinking if he would want the baby to have skull printed clothing or as decorations on the walls.

Looking down at my stomach I gentle rub my bump " hi baby, its mommy " I said smiling " it hasn't been easy for these past couple months but just know I'm gonna do everything for us okay " I sighed only to then feel slight movement which still felt weird, " yeah good idea lets go eat " I laugh leaving the nursery to go find get some peanut butter and whatever I can dip it with.

1 Week Later

9:00am

My parents were called away for a business trip which to me was a relief, I still was a week away from my due date so to keep me company I asked Bridgette to stay with me til then.

I was currently in the kitchen dipping pickles in peanut butter which oddly was pretty good, I knew weird cravings during pregnancy was common but I didn't think it was so tasty plus it would seem the baby liked it too.

* Knock * * Knock *

Hearing the door knock knowing that it was Bridgette. Finishing off my current pickle I couldn't resist picking up another one along with taking the peanut butter.

Once at the door I put the pickle in the jar followed by opening the door where Bridgette, Geoff and DJ stood.

" Hey Courtney " greets Bridgette holding her bags " Hi mom to be " jokes Geoff making me laugh " hi guys " I reply before grabbing the peanut butter covered pickle " Uh is that a? " asks DJ looking disturbed but without answering I bite the pickle.

Both Geoff and Bridgette look surprised, " it's actually very tasty come on in guys " I answer before taking another bite. " cravings " said Geoff looking between DJ and Bridgette.

" So how are you feeling these days? " asks Dj walking inside the house, " aside from carrying 20 extra pounds, swollen feet and getting my bladder kicked every minute I feel good " I answered smiling.

7:30pm

We all decided to hang out at my house watching movies and order take out for dinner, we were currently in the middle of watching Geoff's movie pick " fantastic 4: rise of the silver surfer ".

I felt a cramp come out of nowhere on the side of my stomach making me wince " Courtney you okay? " asks Bridgette sitting up " I think so maybe I ate too much " I answered trying to stand up " here let me help " Bridgette offer getting up to help me.

" Wow look at that silver guy go " says Geoff clearly into the movie only to make Bridgette smile as she helps me stand.

As I stood up all of a sudden I felt myself get wet along with extra liquid coming out " Oh was that.. " Bridgette asks looking where I hope I just peed " my water just broke " I announced nervously which got DJ's attention and standing up quick.

" No worries we can fix it later " answers Geoff still watching the movie " uh I don't think it can get fixed bro " said DJ tapping Geoff's shoulder which finally made him stop watching the movie.

" I'm in labour the baby is coming " I breathed making Geoff's eyes open up " oh shit...uh...uh...okay no body panic " he says standing up " Geoff go get the car started " orders Bridgette as she helps me walk towards the door while I breath " DJ in my room I have my suitcase ready and in the baby's room I have a bag " I explained just as I have a contraction.

While breathing I couldn't believe that I was going to have the baby today

" Duncan I wish you were here " I thought quietly as Bridgette and Geoff got me to the car while DJ had my things in his arms.

* End Of Flashback *

* Present *

Duncan and I were sitting on the couch facing one another as I was telling him everything.

" Geez babe I can't believe you had to go through that during your pregnancy " said Duncan " but I'm glad you weren't alone during your labour " he adds looking at me.

" My parents didn't make it easy for me during those times " I reply recalling those memories " and I'm sorry Duncan " meeting my eyes with him.

looking confused Duncan puts a hand over mine " what are you sorry for? " he asks waiting for me to answer " keeping this all from you " I answer getting emotional, " it's not your fault you were put in the worst situation and protected me " replies Duncan carefully placing his hand on the side of my face.

My heart was slowly racing the warmth from Duncan was still there and I almost didn't want it to go away. I guess I couldn't push or hide my feelings...I guess it's clear that I still do love this man.

" So what happened next when you went into labour? " Duncan asks making me come out of my thoughts.

AN: Lots more coming, the rest of Courtney's memory is continuing in the next chapter